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See what Ademola Lookman has to say about Angola after 2 goals and a Man of the Match performance for Nigeria against Cameroon.
In the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will take on Angola.
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23:15 - 27.01.2024
Ademola Lookman is a national hero - Nigerians celebrate as Super Eagles knock out Cameroon to reach AFCON 2023 quarterfinal
See what Nigerians are saying about Ademola Lookman after the Super Eagles knocked out Cameroon to reach AFCON 2023 quarterfinal
In this last-16 match, the Nigerians had an early Semi Ajayi goal disallowed due to a VAR review.
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14:38 - 28.01.2024
AFCON 2023: Lagos state governor Jide Sanwolu celebrates Super Eagles' win against Cameroon
Super Eagles defeated Cameroon in their round of 16 tie to book a place with Angola in the quarter-finals.
However, Victor Osimhen's relentless pressing and intimidation of the Cameroon defense resulted in Lookman scoring in the 36th minute.
The Indomitable Lions were then held at bay by a team that has proven impervious at this AFCON, and in front of 22,085 spectators at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Lookman ensured victory in the 90th minute.
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On Friday, Angola will play in the quarterfinals after Ademola Lookman scored twice in the 36th and 90th minutes to knock out the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Following the Super Eagles victory against Cameroon, Nigerians took to social media to give their thoughts.
Several Super Eagles players were trending but one that stood out is forward Ademola Lookman.
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The Atalanta forward put in a performance for the ages and was rewarded with the Man of the Match award.
Ademola Lookman on Angola
Ademola Lookman attributes the Super Eagles' victory over Cameroon, which enabled them to book their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Saturday, to the teamwork of his Nigerian teammates.
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He said, "Wow, we're so happy to qualify for the quarter-finals.
"The more we play together, the more fluid we become. I'm standing here now but this award reflects the whole team's performance.
"I love this atmosphere, it's incredible. Tonight our fans pushed us to the end because this was Cameroon, and when you wear the Super Eagles shirt, some games resonate more than others."
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Speaking about Angola he said, "Angola are a good team. We'll analyze them and prepare. The further you go, the tougher it gets so we'll take it game by game."
Since 2013, Nigeria has been vying for their fourth championship. They're one step closer to breaking that drought thanks to Lookman's brace.
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